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Michael Jordan it turned into a basketball star and was a benchmark for the culture of the 90s. His arrival at the nba it marked an entire era, in which thousands of young people and children approached sport, dreaming of becoming sports stars like their greatest hero. However, by little and we do not know this legend.
Today Michael Jordan turns 60That is why we want to tell you about the accident that almost cost him his professional career. You want to know more? She continues reading.
The NBA star was about to suffer irreversible damage to his toe. Fortunately the damage was minor, and the world was able to meet the best basketball player of all time.
Michael, a very bold boy
The native of North Carolina he always had a lot of energy and as a kid he was unstoppable. His childhood was spent going to church and playing with his brothers and neighbors in the garage. Like most children he was very curious, and at the age of 5 the only thing on his mind was having fun and playing, but once he almost lost his toe in a freak accident while chopping wood.
The injury that almost left the world without the legend Michael Jordan
Was the GQ magazine which in 1989 revealed this experience of number 23 of the Chicago Bulls. Apparently Jordan was juggling with the ax, until it ended up cutting off his big toe. Fortunately, he received immediate attention from a neighbor who was an expert in medical emergencies, who treated the injury with great care, which allowed the former basketball player’s toe to heal completely without leaving sequelae.
Jordan confirmed the anecdote in an interview with David Letterman in 1989, claiming the experience was the worst injury and accident he suffered during his childhood. Today she remembers her anecdote between laughs, but if she had suffered a deeper cut, the world would not have known the legend of the nba.
If you want to relive the history of the basketball star, you can watch the documentary on Netflix the last dance, which compiles important moments in his career. It will also be released this year. airmovie directed by Ben Affleckwhich focuses on the creation of the iconic air jordan sneaker inspired by her figure by Nike.
The best birthday present
For your 60th birthday, michael jordan decided to celebrate childhood right, making a donation of 10 million dollars to the foundation Make a wishthe largest donation it has received in its 43 years of existence.
Make a Wish shared the news through their social networks saying:
“In honor of his 60th birthday, our Chief Wish Ambassador, Michael Jordan, makes the largest personal donation in Make-A-Wish history: $10 million! A supporter since ’89, his birthday wish is to inspire others to help fulfill more wishes.
The foundation is in charge of fulfilling the wishes of children who are in vulnerable situations, either for health or family reasons. and this It is not the first time that the king of basketball has made a donation, his first donation was made in 1989.
So today we cannot say anything other than: Happy Birthday Michael Jordan! Thank you for making us fall in love with your performance on the court and for your human labor!
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